Financial Intelligence Unit- India: The Director, Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has issued notices for non-compliance to following fifteen (15) Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002(PMLA). It was set by the Government of India in 2004. It is the central national agency responsible for […]
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India-Japan Defence Ties: Transition to Operational Convergence
India-Japan Defence Ties: Transition to Operational Convergence A recent analysis highlighted Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to India, where both sides discussed operational interoperability, naval shipbuilding and defence technology transfers under Make in India. India and Japan share a Special Strategic and Global Partnership, historically anchored in diplomatic frameworks such as the Annual Summit […]
The Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU)
The Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU): Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh, a senior Indian Postal Service (IPoS) officer, was re-elected unopposed as the Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive four-year term (2027–2030). An intergovernmental organisation comprising 32 member countries across the Asia-Pacific region, functioning as a Restricted Union (regional union) under Article […]
Nicotine Pouches
Nicotine Pouches: An ICMR study found nicotine pouches rapidly entering Indian urban markets through e-commerce, delivery platforms and hookah shops, raising WHO-backed concerns over regulatory and enforcement gaps.They Are Small, tobacco-free, permeable sacks containing pharmaceutical or synthetic nicotine, food-grade plant fibers, water, and flavorings. Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where […]
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower: The Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed after monument staff staged a walkout over directives instructing female employees to step aside and swap workstations with male colleagues during a private visit by a BAPS Hindu delegation.An iconic 19th-century wrought-iron lattice tower, recognized globally as a technological masterpiece of structural engineering, a primary symbol […]
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026
The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026: UNESCO presented the 2026 International Literacy Prizes during the International Literacy Day global celebrations held in Chiapas, Mexico, under the theme Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.The premier global awards honoring excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing foundational and functional literacy worldwide. Each laureate receives a cash […]
Badingilo-Boma Landscape
Badingilo-Boma Landscape: The Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape was officially inscribed as South Sudan’s first-ever UNESCO World Heritage Site.A contiguous transboundary wilderness and wildlife corridor network centered on Boma National Park and Badingilo National Park. Managed under a 10-year co-management agreement between the Government of South Sudan and the conservation nonprofit African Parks, it anchors the broader […]
Mount Anak Krakatau
Mount Anak Krakatau: A series of intense volcanic eruptions at Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau blanketed Jakarta and surrounding provinces in dense ash clouds.An active volcanic island and stratovolcano featuring a pyroclastic cone. Its name translates to Child of Krakatoa in Indonesian.Located in Situated in the Sunda Strait between the major islands of Java and Sumatra, […]
Cell Broadcast System : Resumed
Cell Broadcast System: Resumed The Cell Broadcast System (CBS) has been resumed in India, by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT). Cell Broadcast System is a telecom-enabled public warning system that enables authorities to broadcast simultaneous, geo-targeted alerts to mobile devices within a defined area. It is indigenous technology developed by the Centre for […]
5th e-FAST India Summit 2026
5th e-FAST India Summit 2026: NITI Aayog launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026. The e-FAST India (Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport – India) is a NITI Aayog government–industry platform focused on moving medium- and heavy-duty freight towards zero-emission vehicles. It brings together government and industry […]
